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Piaggio P-180 Avanti

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The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is twin engine business aircraft made by Piaggio Aero. Capable of seating up to 9 passengers and 1-2 aircrew the Avanti features a pusher turboprop (rear facing propellers) configuration on a high aspect ratio wing. The plane was developed in the 1980s with its first flight in 1986 and certification in 1990.

Specifications (P.180)

  • Max speed - 395 knots (732 km/h)
  • Max cruising speed - 348 knots (644 km/h)
  • Service ceiling - 41,000ft
  • Empty equipped weight - 7,500lb (3400 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight - 11,600 lb (5,262 kg)
  • Range with one pilot, six passengers and IFR reserves 1400nm (2595 km)
  • Engines -Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66 turboprops

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